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Energy & Forms of Energy

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 3hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is energy?

a)

The ability to do work

b)

A force

c)

Electricity

d)

The ability to transform work

2.
Energy of motion is which type of energy?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Sound
d)
Gravitational
3.
What type of energy is in this picture?
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
c)
Chemical
d)
Sound
4.
When plants convert the sun's energy into food, which type of energy is it?
a)
kinetic
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
radiant
5.
The type of energy that allows us to hear is
a)
Mechanical
b)
Sound
c)
Light
d)
Electric
6.
What kind of energy is represented in this picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Chemical
c)
Electrical
d)
Sound
7.
What kind of energy is represented in this picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Potential
c)
Nuclear
d)
Mechanical
8.
What kind of energy?
a)
Thermal
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Radiant
9.
What kind of energy does this device use?
a)
Chemical
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Chemical
10.
What kind of energy is represented in the picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Chemical
c)
Sound
d)
Nuclear
11.
Work is:
a)
A transfer of energy by a force to move and object
b)
Something you get paid for
c)
Something you take home
d)
Makes you sweat
12.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
13.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
14.
Energy that is stored in bonds between atoms is:
a)
Mechanical energy
b)
Chemical energy
c)
Kinetic energy
d)
Nuclear energy
15.
The ultimate source of energy is:
a)
The sky
b)
The sun
c)
Plants
d)
Movement
16.
Kinetic Energy is:
a)
Energy of motion
b)
always conserved
c)
Energy due to position
17.
Potential Energy is:
a)
The energy of motion
b)
always conserved
c)
The energy due to position
18.
Energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules. 
a)
Chemical Energy
b)
Radiant Energy
c)
Stored Mechanical Energy
d)
Gravitational Energy
19.
Stored energy 
a)
Thermal Energy
b)
Stored Mechanical Energy
c)
Kinetic Energy
d)
Potential Energy
20.
Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom-the energy that holds the nucleus together. The energy in the nucleus of a uranium atom is an example.
a)
Electrical Energy
b)
Nuclear Energy
c)
Radiant Energy
d)
Potential Energy
21.
Energy of place or position. 
a)
Gravitational Energy
b)
Mechanical Energy
c)
Thermal Energy
d)
Chemical Energy
22.
Motion Energy
a)
Stored Mechanical Energy
b)
Potential Energy
c)
Electrical Energy
d)
Kinetic Energy
23.
 Solar energy is an example.
a)
Sound Energy
b)
Thermal Energy
c)
Radiant Energy
d)
Gravitational Energy
24.
The internal energy in substances-the vibration or movement of atoms and molecules in substances. 
a)
Radiant Energy
b)
Thermal Energy
c)
Chemical Energy
d)
Electrical Energy
25.
Movement of electrons. 
a)
Nuclear Energy
b)
Radiant Energy
c)
Mechanical Energy
d)
Electrical Energy
26.
Movement of electrons. 
a)
Nuclear Energy
b)
Radiant Energy
c)
Mechanical Energy
d)
Electrical Energy
27.
____________ energy is from the sun or also called solar energy.
a)
heat
b)
chemical
c)
radiant
d)
mechanical
28.
__________ energy is released from a substance when transformed into a new substance.
a)
chemical
b)
radiant
c)
mechanical 
d)
heat
29.
__________ energy is possessed by an object due to its motion or due to its position.
a)
chemical
b)
radiant
c)
mechanical
d)
heat
30.
Which type of energy does the battery produce?
a)
sound
b)
light
c)
mechanical
d)
electrical
31.
A student connected some wire to a battery and a small bulb to make a simple circuit. Energy from the battery is changed into electricity. What type of energy is stored in the battery?
a)
chemical
b)
nuclear
c)
heat
d)
light
32.
Which type of energy is being produced?
a)
light
b)
nuclear
c)
chemical
d)
mechanical
33.
What type of energy is used to cook food in an oven?
a)
heat
b)
solar
c)
nuclear
d)
mechanical
34.
The glow sticks produce light for a short amount of time. The light from the glow stick is ____________.
a)
heat energy
b)
gravity
c)
magnetism
d)
chemical energy
35.
The purpose of the panels is to change solar energy into ____________.
a)
light energy
b)
electrical energy
c)
chemical energy
d)
mechanical energy
36.
The Sun provides Earth with _________________.
a)
chemical energy
b)
radiant energy
c)
electrical energy
d)
magnetic energy
37.
Look at the picture below.  Which part of the lamp system could be removed and the lamp still work?
a)
The lamp shade
b)
The electrical cord
c)
The light bulb
d)
The wall outlet
38.
A boy went camping and packed his flashlight.  When it got dark, he tried to turn on the flashlight; however, it didn't work.  There are several reasons why it would not work.  All of the following could be reasons the flashlight failed to work EXCEPT —
a)
There were no batteries in the flashlight.
b)
The lens protecting the light bulb was scratched.
c)
The flashlight batteries were old.
d)
He didn't turn the switch from off to on.
39.
What form of energy is being used when a person pushes heavy boxes across the floor? 
a)
Electrical energy
b)
Mechanical energy
c)
Heat energy
d)
Sound energy
40.
Which form of energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates?
a)
Sound energy
b)
Electrical energy
c)
Chemical energy
d)
Light energy
41.
Which form of energy is produced when a lamp is switched on?
a)
Sound energy
b)
Electrical energy
c)
Chemical energy
d)
Light energy
42.
This type of energy is from the position or motion of charged particles (electrons).
a)
mechanical
b)
electrical
c)
chemical
d)
nuclear
43.
This type of energy is stored in the bonds "between" atoms.
a)
chemical
b)
sound
c)
nuclear
d)
electromagnetic
44.
This type of energy is caused by the vibrations of particles through a medium. 
a)
nuclear
b)
electrical
c)
sound
d)
mechanical
45.
This type of energy is released when an atom's nucleus breaks apart OR the nuclei of two small atoms come together. 
a)
thermal
b)
electromagnetic
c)
chemical
d)
nuclear
46.
This type of energy is the kinetic energy of the particles (the faster the particles move, the higher the temperature is)
a)
electrical
b)
mechanical
c)
thermal
d)
sound
47.
This type of energy is also known as radiant energy. It is waves caused by the vibration of electrically charged particles; examples are visible light and x-rays. 
a)
electromagnetic
b)
thermal
c)
chemical
d)
nuclear
48.
This type of energy is the sum of both the kinetic and potential energy.  This is the energy of movement OR the stored energy that will cause movement. 
a)
mechanical
b)
electrical
c)
sound
d)
chemical
49.
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?
a)
All matter is made of particles that are in constant motion.
b)
Energy can only be created when a force acts on an object. 
c)
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be transformed.
d)
Heating an object creates energy and cooling an object destroys energy. 
50.
The toy oven shown uses a lightbulb to bake small cakes. What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes?
a)
Light and sound
b)
Electrical and thermal
c)
Thermal and mechanical
d)
Mechanical and electrical
51.
Which object requires only mechanical energy to perform its main function?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
52.
A student made a list of activities that involve energy. Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy?
a)
Activities 1, 4, and 6
b)
Activities 2, 4, and 5
c)
Activities 1 and 2
d)
Activities 3, 5, and 6
53.
A student uses a set of headphones to listen to music. Which of these objects uses the same source of energy as the headphones?
a)
A flute using wind energy
b)
A piano using mechanical energy
c)
A keyboard using electrical energy
d)
A teapot using thermal energy
54.
When a bat searches for prey at night, it makes sounds as it flies, and it uses the sounds' echoes to find its prey. When the bat flies and listens to echoes to locate prey, it is using...
a)
Thermal energy and light energy
b)
Sound energy and thermal energy
c)
Mechanical energy and sound energy
d)
Light energy and mechanical energy
55.
A class is learning about states of matter. The teacher shows the students how to set up the investigation shown in the diagram.
a)
Thermal and mechanical
b)
Mechanical, light, and electrical
c)
Electrical and thermal
d)
Light, mechanical, and thermal
56.
Rube Goldberg was an artist who drew cartoons that showed a very complicated way to do a simple task. The picture below shows a cartoon like the ones Goldberg drew. Which form of energy is used to turn on the switch?
a)
Light energy
b)
Thermal energy
c)
Electrical energy
d)
Mechanical energy
57.
Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown below. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam?
a)
Light energy
b)
Thermal energy
c)
Sound energy
d)
Mechanical energy
58.
Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown. What is the energy source for these objects?
a)
Light energy
b)
Mechanical energy
c)
Sound energy
d)
Electrical energy
59.
Sound energy is present when...
a)
an object vibrates
b)
energy is created
c)
energy is destroyed
60.
When an object vibrates, it creates
a)
Sound waves
b)
Sound rays
c)
Sound explosion
61.
fWhich of the following is NOT mechanical energy?
a)
Pedaling a bike
b)
Rowing a boat
c)
Turning on a light bulb
d)
ocRunning up a hill
62.
Heat is another name for-
a)
thermal energy
b)
magnetic energy
c)
electrical energy
d)
mechanical energy
63.
What type of energy does an oven produce?
a)
light 
b)
heat
c)
light and heat
d)
none of the above
64.
A candle makes heat and -
a)
ice
b)
electricity
c)
sound
d)
light
65.
This is a picture of a campfire.
What type of energy does the fire make to keep us warm?
a)
electrical
b)
sound
c)
heat
d)
light
66.
What is the energy of motion called?
a)
light
b)
mechanical
c)
sound
d)
moving
67.
The illustration shows a lamp giving off light.
What form of energy does the lamp use to produce light?
a)
thermal
b)
light
c)
electricity
d)
mechanical
68.
Looking at the picture, what type of energy is being used?
a)
light
b)
thermal
c)
mechanical
d)
sound
69.
All of the following objects produce sound energy EXCEPT-
a)
A radio
b)
A flashlight
c)
A drum
d)
A television
70.
What kind of energy?
a)
Thermal
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Radiant
71.
Kinetic Energy is:
a)
the energy of motion
b)
always conserved
c)
stored energy
d)
not a form of energy
72.
Potential Energy is:
a)
the energy of motion
b)
always conserved
c)
stored energy
d)
not a form of energy
73.
The ability to do work is the definition for which word
a)
chemical energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
Energy
d)
produce
74.
When a grasshopper rubs its legs together, a sound is made because
a)
its legs are hurt
b)
the movement causes vibrations
c)
the grasshopper is hungry and tired
d)
The grasshopper is warning other animals of danger
75.
Which of these items converts electrical energy to heat energy? 
a)
refrigerator
b)
shower
c)
hair dryer
d)
calculator
76.
What happens to particles as they heat up?
a)
They slow down
b)
Nothing
c)
They don't move
d)
They speed up
77.
The Law of Conservation of Energy states:
a)
Energy can be created or destroyed but not transformed 
b)
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only transformed
c)
Energy can't be created, destroyed or transformed
d)
Energy only exists on Earth
78.
The sun produces light and __________ energy.
a)
mechanical
b)
thermal
c)
electrical
d)
sound
79.
A fan uses electrical energy and produces __________ energy. 
a)
heat
b)
thermal
c)
mechanical
d)
light
80.
A light bulb, a candle and fireworks have what form of energy in common? 
a)
electrical
b)
thermal
c)
sound
d)
light
81.
Motion or moving parts refers to what form of energy? 
a)
electrical
b)
solar
c)
light
d)
mechanical
82.
Which object does not use or produce light energy? 
a)
lamp
b)
string lights
c)
computer
d)
scissors
83.
Computers and other devices that are plugged in use __________ energy. 
a)
electrical
b)
sound
c)
mechanical
d)
thermal
84.
A toaster uses electrical energy and produces __________ energy. 
a)
sound
b)
light
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
85.
A __________ measures thermal energy. 
a)
balance
b)
graduated cylinder
c)
thermometer
d)
metric ruler
86.
Vibrations produce __________ energy. 
a)
mechanical
b)
heat
c)
light
d)
sound
87.
Energy that is stored in food is a type of _________________________.
a)
Chemical Energy (potential)
b)
Kinetic energy
c)
electric energy (kinetic)
d)
solar energy (kinetic)
88.
Energy stored due to an object's position or arrangement
a)
Kinetic energy
b)
Waste energy
c)
Potential energy
d)
Resistant energy
89.
Stored Energy is _______________ energy
a)
kinetic
b)
rough
c)
electricity
d)
potential
90.
Power stored in batteries is a type of _________________
a)
solar energy (kinetic)
b)
Chemical energy(potential)
c)
electric energy (kinetic)
d)
radiant energy (kinetic)
91.
The sun is our major source of __________energy. Lasers produce this same kind of energy.
a)
Chemical Energy(potential)
b)
elastic energy (potential)
c)
Gravitational energy (potential)
d)
Radiant "light" energy (kinetic)
92.
Energy of motion- found in wind, moving water, airplanes and sound waves, for example.
a)
solar energy (kinetic)
b)
Mechanical Energy (kinetic)
c)
electromagnetic energy (kinetic)
d)
gravitational energy (potential)
93.
The energy of motion in the molecules of a substance. Movement of molecules cause this kind of energy.
a)
Sound energy (kinetic)
b)
chemical energy (potential)
c)
Thermal "Heat" Energy (Kinetic)
d)
Radiant energy (kinetic)
94.
______________ energy is released from inside atoms when they are broken apart (Fission) or fused together (Fusion).
a)
Nuclear Energy(Potential)
b)
solar energy (kinetic)
c)
radiant energy (kinetic)
d)
Wave energy (kinetic)
95.
the movement of negatively charged electrons through a material; you can use this type of energy to power a light bulb or a machine
a)
electrical energy (kinetic)
b)
chemical energy (potential)
c)
radiant energy (kinetic)
d)
elastic energy (kinetic)
96.
Potential energy that depends on the height of an object
a)
elastic energy (potential)
b)
gravitational energy(potential)
c)
magnetic energy (potential)
d)
radiant energy (kinetic)
97.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Heat
b)
Light
c)
Sound
98.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Heat
b)
Sound
c)
Light
99.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Sound
b)
Heat 
c)
Light
100.
Light is a form of ______________________
a)
energy
b)
inertia
c)
currency
d)
sound
101.
All of the following are examples of electrical energy except?
a)
a fan
b)
a computer 
c)
a door
d)
a pencil sharpener 
102.
Energy in a ball rolling across the floor is ____________.
a)
potential energy
b)
kinetic energy 
103.
Stored energy is ___________.
a)
potential energy 
b)
kinetic energy 
104.
A form of energy you can feel from the sun.
a)
light 
b)
wind 
c)
heat 
d)
darkness 
105.
The three forms of potential energy are...
a)
gravitational
b)
chemical
c)
elastic
d)
all of these
106.
Which of the following uses electrical energy to produce light and sound?
a)
candle
b)
flashlight
c)
lamp
d)
computer
107.
Which form of energy causes water to boil?
a)
sound energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
thermal energy
d)
light energy
108.
The ability to do work and to cause changes in matter 
a)
Force
b)
Pull
c)
Push
d)
Energy
109.
Sound is caused by....
a)
molecules
b)
vibrations
c)
people
d)
space
110.
Brianna strikes a match to light a fire. Which of the following is true about the flames of the fire? 
a)
The flames of the fire use the Sun's light energy to produce heat. 
b)
The flames of the fire produce light energy. 
c)
The flames of the fire produce electric energy. 
d)
The flames of the fire do not produce any energy at all. 
111.
A device that makes electricity by using chemical reactions, stores energy until it is needed
a)
circuit
b)
battery
c)
insulator
d)
copper wire
112.
A light bulb, a candle and fireworks have what form of energy in common? 
a)
electrical
b)
thermal
c)
sound
d)
light
113.
Kinetic energy is influenced by which two factors?
a)
Light and heat
b)
Mass and speed
c)
Height and mass
d)
Height and speed
114.
One examples of kinetic energy is...
a)
a bouncing ball
b)
a stretched rubber band
c)
a hamburger
d)
a candle
115.
Gravitational potential energy is influenced by which two factors? 
a)
Speed and mass
b)
Mass and height
c)
Heat and lightg
d)
Height and speed
116.
One example of gravitational potential energy is..
a)
Light from the sun
b)
A roller coaster stopped at the top of a hill
c)
A moving car
d)
A pogo stick
117.
One example of elastic potential energy is... 
a)
A candle
b)
A baseball on a desk
c)
A pogo stick with a spring
d)
An elephant charching
118.
Chemical potential energy comes from... 
a)
Energy stored in chemical bonds
b)
Stretching a rubber band
c)
Gravity
d)
Squeezing a spring
119.
When plants convert the sun's energy into food, which type of energy is it?
a)
kinetic
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
radiant
120.
what type of energy is stored in a battery?
a)
electrical
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
121.
Energy causes ___________ to occur.
a)
change
b)
motion
c)
age
122.
Mechincal Energy is transferred  to _____ Energy in a windmill.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
123.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
None
124.
What is the energy as the skiier goes down the hill?
a)
chemical energy
b)
kinetic energy
c)
potential energy
d)
heat energy
125.
Where does the rock have the most potential energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
126.
Where does the rock have the most kinetic energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
D
d)
E
127.
Most of the energy that we use on Earth comes from the ______.
a)
moon 
b)
plants
c)
animals
d)
sun
128.
Solar Energy is transferred (changed)  to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Sound
d)
Electrical
129.
This boy is using a bow and arrow. What form of energy does a bow and arrow represent?
a)
electrical
b)
mechanical
c)
sound
d)
light
130.
A bicycle and a fan have what type of energy in common?
a)
Electrical
b)
Mechanical
c)
Sound
d)
Light